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it's not too late to get some protection and today, the cdc provided first indication as to how well the vaccine is working. turns out it's 62% effective, meaning, if you got the vaccine you're 62% less likely to have to visit your doctor for the flu. but the cdc acknowledges there have been shortages of the vaccine, so our team fanned out across the country to see what they could find. in chicago. >> i'm going to log on to flu.gov to find the closest place to get a flu shot. >> reporter: at the pharmacy, success. >> do you have flu vaccine left? >> we certainly do. >> reporter: in new york city, another success. >> so right now you're administering ten vaccines an hour? >> reporter: but in gulfport, mississippi, our first call came up empty. >> we don't have any. >> you don't have any left? >> reporter: tonight, the cdc says if at first you don't succeed keep calling around. >> with these weeks left, rich, can you get the flu twice? >> unfortunately, you can. there is at least three strains of flu that are out there, so if in october, november, you got one strain, you are still susc
it's not too late to get some protection and today, the cdc provided first indication as to how well the vaccine is working. turns out it's 62% effective, meaning, if you got the vaccine you're 62% less likely to have to visit your doctor for the flu. but the cdc acknowledges there have been shortages of the vaccine, so our team fanned out across the country to see what they could find. in chicago. >> i'm going to log on to flu.gov to find the closest place to get a flu shot. >>...
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the cdc is out with these new numbers. it is kind of interesting. you may make an argument that it has peaked in some areas. more states are reporting symptoms. forty-eight states where the flu was widespread. that is compared to the 41 the week before. another thing we have been looking at is googles maps where they show some of the most recent trends. we will get to this in a second. even though it is and more states, according to the cdc, will you also see is that there is some more mild cases being reported and the only states without widespread flu are mississippi and hawaii. this is important. we will make this map a little bit bigger. the darker the red, the harder hit the states are. there are barely any area. maybe out a little bit west. the california and nevada area that are not as dark as the rest of the country. the entire united states is in a dark. the hardest hit states actually dropped from 29 to 24. that is probably a good sign. the hardest hit areas are dropping. i do not know. we will see what that weeks data shows. dagen: code r
the cdc is out with these new numbers. it is kind of interesting. you may make an argument that it has peaked in some areas. more states are reporting symptoms. forty-eight states where the flu was widespread. that is compared to the 41 the week before. another thing we have been looking at is googles maps where they show some of the most recent trends. we will get to this in a second. even though it is and more states, according to the cdc, will you also see is that there is some more mild...
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this cdc map shows how the flu outbreak severe in the eastern red states while california in green has relatively few cases. the tom has never in his life had a flu shot until today. doctor express urge ebts care in fremont he decided to do it after hearing the reports about what is happening back east. and watching his 23-year-old son suffer with the virus. >> my son just got really sick. sunday night. dad i'm deathly ill. hit for three days you know what time for me to start getting vaccinated so my first time. >>reporter: doctor think it's a matter of time before the number of cases shoots newspaper california. doctors express dr. steve has prevention tip to go along with frequent hand washing. he says there's evidence 50 milligram of sichbing of zinc a day can help. >> i can tell you i'm taking it. >>reporter: kaiser doctor says it's too late in the flu season to have any more vaccine made and have it make any kind of a difference n.walnut creek, abc 7 news. >>> right now if the family needs to get flu shots we have a list of resources available at our web site including the shoe t
this cdc map shows how the flu outbreak severe in the eastern red states while california in green has relatively few cases. the tom has never in his life had a flu shot until today. doctor express urge ebts care in fremont he decided to do it after hearing the reports about what is happening back east. and watching his 23-year-old son suffer with the virus. >> my son just got really sick. sunday night. dad i'm deathly ill. hit for three days you know what time for me to start getting...
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the cdc said today that the nationwide flu epidemic has now taken the lives of 20 children. the flu is widespread in 45 states. the outbreak is straining hospitals. and today, the makers of flu vaccine and tamiflu say they are running short of both. michelle miller is in boston where a health care emergency has been declared. >> reporter: elsie santiago came to the emergency room at massachusetts general hospital this morning. >> at 5:00, what did you feel? >> chills and shaky. >> reporter: she's one of 530 patients the hospital has diagnosed with the flu. that's four times more than theys had at this point last year. santiago's asthma is only making her symptoms worse. >> so you went from being well in the morning to feeling the chills, and by this morning, what happened? >> i wasn't breathing good. >> shortness of breath. >> uh-huh, i had to come here. >> did you know, "i have the flu." >> uh-uh. >> what did you think was?u >> my asthma. >> reporter: dr. paul bittenger runs massachusetts general's emergency department. he says they're nearing full capacity with the number
the cdc said today that the nationwide flu epidemic has now taken the lives of 20 children. the flu is widespread in 45 states. the outbreak is straining hospitals. and today, the makers of flu vaccine and tamiflu say they are running short of both. michelle miller is in boston where a health care emergency has been declared. >> reporter: elsie santiago came to the emergency room at massachusetts general hospital this morning. >> at 5:00, what did you feel? >> chills and...
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cdc officially labeling the outbreak an epidemic. normal occurrence in the wintertime and very young and very old and underlying diseases should get the vaccine immediately. typically the flu season is about 12 weeks long. we're only about four or five weeks into this year's season. we could have several more weeks to deal with before we're in the clear on this one. >> jamie: that is concern. thank you so much. as she mentioned, the new york governor has declared a statewide emergency becoming the first state to declare because of the severe flu outbreak. executive order suspends a state law to let authorities to administer medications that are only 18 years old. this will last now for the next month. good news. that order comes as nearly 20,000 flu cases have been reported in new york state alone. that is more than four times the positive laboratory results that are normally reported all season. >> gregg: the cost of the flu is shocking. in united states alone the annual direct costs estimated at $10.4 billion and that includes hosp
cdc officially labeling the outbreak an epidemic. normal occurrence in the wintertime and very young and very old and underlying diseases should get the vaccine immediately. typically the flu season is about 12 weeks long. we're only about four or five weeks into this year's season. we could have several more weeks to deal with before we're in the clear on this one. >> jamie: that is concern. thank you so much. as she mentioned, the new york governor has declared a statewide emergency...
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according to the cdc 41 states reporting widespread flu activity. since october, 2200 people in the hospital because of the flu. in fact, it's so bad in boston as we reported yesterday they declared a public health emergency there. robert bazell joins me more. the cdc is expected to come out with new numbers on this tomorrow. how bad is it expected to be with the new revelation of numbers? >> we have to put this in perspective. don't forget, we have the spine flu in 2009, and 2010, 289 children in total died. the cdc doesn't take track of adults. it would be possible to do that. in addition to the flu, there's a couple other things going on. there's a lot of other viruses circulated this time of year. so everything that is flooding emergency rooms is not just flu. it's also other respiratory diseases. one called norovirus which causes a lot of gastrointestinal problems. it's the flu season will not be as bad as 2003, 2004. will it peak in the next few weeks, but right now, it's pretty bad. >> for those who may have not gotten their flu shot yet, and
according to the cdc 41 states reporting widespread flu activity. since october, 2200 people in the hospital because of the flu. in fact, it's so bad in boston as we reported yesterday they declared a public health emergency there. robert bazell joins me more. the cdc is expected to come out with new numbers on this tomorrow. how bad is it expected to be with the new revelation of numbers? >> we have to put this in perspective. don't forget, we have the spine flu in 2009, and 2010, 289...
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the cdc says 128 million doses have been delivered. only 135 million have been made. this year's flu is especially virulent and can spread quickly. experts say you can be exposed to the virus six feet away from a person who coughs or sneezes. and once you are infected, it's easy to pass it on to family and co-workers, even before you have symptoms. and adults can be contagious 24 hours before they feel ill and make others sick for up to a week afterward. children may be contagious longer than a week. doctors say emergency rooms should be the last resort. >> they put people at exposure just by coming to the emergency department. >> patients should only go to the hospital in cases of severe dehydration, difficultly breathing or if they have a chronic illness. dr. nancy snyderman, nbc news, philadelphia. >>> this is kevin tibbles in port washington, wisconsin, where like many businesses, iconic american shoemaker, allen edmonds, can't afford to lose people to the flu. you don't want these people to be sick. >> no, we can't do our job if these people are sick. >> reporter
the cdc says 128 million doses have been delivered. only 135 million have been made. this year's flu is especially virulent and can spread quickly. experts say you can be exposed to the virus six feet away from a person who coughs or sneezes. and once you are infected, it's easy to pass it on to family and co-workers, even before you have symptoms. and adults can be contagious 24 hours before they feel ill and make others sick for up to a week afterward. children may be contagious longer than a...
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cdc gathers data from the various state health departments. there is a one-week lag in the reporting, which is why often the numbers will not match some of the antidotal stories that you're hearing from around the country. again we expect to hear more data from the c dc in this tell louisiana briefing coming up within the hour. jenna: in general, jonathan how effective is the vaccine. we mentioned there are shortages in some parts of the country. what does it look like now? >> reporter: this morning the cdc released some new data on their estimates on this season's vaccine effectiveness. they believe this year's vaccine is 62% effective. in other words, if you get this year's flu shot the chances are 62% you will not get sick with the flu. that figure is actually within the normal effectiveness range of vaccines from previous flu seasons. listen. >> it's not perfect yet, but we don't want to wait for perfection and get that in the way of doing good now. >> reporter: public health officials say flu vaccination remains the the best way to reduce
cdc gathers data from the various state health departments. there is a one-week lag in the reporting, which is why often the numbers will not match some of the antidotal stories that you're hearing from around the country. again we expect to hear more data from the c dc in this tell louisiana briefing coming up within the hour. jenna: in general, jonathan how effective is the vaccine. we mentioned there are shortages in some parts of the country. what does it look like now? >> reporter:...
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. >>> new numbers just came out moments ago from the cdc. they show the number of flu cases still elevated although they may be decreasing in some parts of the country. the report says 47 states are now reporting widespread flu activity. last week it was 41. we'll have much more on the flu still ahead this hour. how does this thing work? oh, i like it! [ garth ] sven's small business earns 2% cash back on every purchase, every day! woo-hoo!!! so that's ten security gators, right? put them on my spark card! why settle for less? testing hot tar... great businesses deserve great rewards! [ male announcer ] the spark business card from capital one. choose unlimited rewards with 2% cash back or double miles on every purchase, every day! what's in your wallet? here's your invoice. humans. even when we cross our t's and dot our i's, we still run into problems. namely, other humans. at liberty mutual insurance, we understand. that's why our auto policies come with accident forgiveness if you qualify, where your rates won't go up due to your first ac
. >>> new numbers just came out moments ago from the cdc. they show the number of flu cases still elevated although they may be decreasing in some parts of the country. the report says 47 states are now reporting widespread flu activity. last week it was 41. we'll have much more on the flu still ahead this hour. how does this thing work? oh, i like it! [ garth ] sven's small business earns 2% cash back on every purchase, every day! woo-hoo!!! so that's ten security gators, right? put...
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we would have helicopters flying over spraying pesticides, the cdc would be involved, the public health department would be involved. people wouldn't come out of their houses. but because little christina taylor green the little 9-year-old girl who went to meet her congresswoman because she was killed with a bullet instead of killed by a bug we just turn a blind eye to it and don't do anything about it. >> john: my mom is a nurse as well nancy. i've grown up hearing a lot of healthcare professionals saying the things you say especially those who worked in emergency rooms. i have to ask, what kind of response do you get from some of your fellow arizonans when you publicly call for a change in our gun laws? >> well, you know, arizona is still a little bit of a hicktown here, you know. we grew up in the time of tombstone and such. and there are a lot of gun owners here. and i have very many friends that are gun owners. they hide behind the second amendment rights and i think that people, responsible people should have a right to own a gun to protect their property. but there is absolutely
we would have helicopters flying over spraying pesticides, the cdc would be involved, the public health department would be involved. people wouldn't come out of their houses. but because little christina taylor green the little 9-year-old girl who went to meet her congresswoman because she was killed with a bullet instead of killed by a bug we just turn a blind eye to it and don't do anything about it. >> john: my mom is a nurse as well nancy. i've grown up hearing a lot of healthcare...
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some great information from the cdc on what you can do to stay healthy. fox news's molly line is live at boston medical center with much more. how bad is it, molly? >> connell and dagen, it is a very serious situation here in the city of boston, so serious that the officials here have declared a public health emergency. 700 people across the city have been diagnosed with the flu this flu season. that is compared to just 70 last flu season. they are urging people to go out there and get their flu shot. the mayor saying it is the best way to protect yourself and your family. there have been 18 deaths statewide. four of the people who have died died here in boston. that is compared to just one death here in the city of boston from the flu last year. boston health commissioner urging people to take this seriously. the strain is called type a influenza strain, it's supposed to have more serious symptoms, a worse outcome overall, but the cdc says it is actually covered in this year's flu vaccine. so if you go and get the flu vaccine, it should help to mitigate
some great information from the cdc on what you can do to stay healthy. fox news's molly line is live at boston medical center with much more. how bad is it, molly? >> connell and dagen, it is a very serious situation here in the city of boston, so serious that the officials here have declared a public health emergency. 700 people across the city have been diagnosed with the flu this flu season. that is compared to just 70 last flu season. they are urging people to go out there and get...
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they say the good news is according to the cdc the vaccine that's available right now does cover this strain. so they are urging people to take that precaution and get out there and get it done, shep? >> shepard: molly line in boston tonight. thank you. federal regulators have now determined that ambien and other sleeping pills in that category are too powerful that their effects last too long. today they ordered drug makers to reduce their dosage. it impacts a specific drug and the brands you see on the screen. the food and drug administration ordering companies to cut in half the dosage for women and recommends lowering the dosage for men as well. this comes after recent studies found that people, many who took the medicine remain drowsy in the morning even after a full night's sleep of. the feds have fielded hundreds of complaints of driving-related problems as a result of the drug. as it turns out the family of that lotto winner who dropped dead was deep in debt. we're talking about this guy from chicago. somebody poisoned him with cyanide one day after he cashed the ticket worth
they say the good news is according to the cdc the vaccine that's available right now does cover this strain. so they are urging people to take that precaution and get out there and get it done, shep? >> shepard: molly line in boston tonight. thank you. federal regulators have now determined that ambien and other sleeping pills in that category are too powerful that their effects last too long. today they ordered drug makers to reduce their dosage. it impacts a specific drug and the...
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the cdc says the flu has reached epidemic levels in the u.s. with widespread flu activity in 47 states, more than 3700 have been hospitalized. 20 children have died. >>> the faa has ordered a co comprehensive review in boeing's 747 dreamliner after a fire and fuel leak happened on two of its jets. a body of a million dollar lottery winner who was poisoned after collecting his payout. now, back to "hardball." >>> welcome back to "hardball." the war in afghanistan, which we've been fighting now for over 11 years, has taken a huge toll. more than 2,000 americans have been killed, thousands more seriously wounded, severely wounded. it's cost us more than $500 billion so far. well, today after meeting with afghan president hamid karzai in the white house, president obama made it clear the war is ending, the american war. and it's ending sooner than was previously planned. let's listen. >> let me say it as plainly as i can, starting this spring, our troops will have a different mission, training, advising, assisting afghan forces. make no mistake, ou
the cdc says the flu has reached epidemic levels in the u.s. with widespread flu activity in 47 states, more than 3700 have been hospitalized. 20 children have died. >>> the faa has ordered a co comprehensive review in boeing's 747 dreamliner after a fire and fuel leak happened on two of its jets. a body of a million dollar lottery winner who was poisoned after collecting his payout. now, back to "hardball." >>> welcome back to "hardball." the war in...
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. >> reporter: packed clinics across the country and the cdc's numbers confirm that what was already a bad flu season is quickly getting worse. >> we're seeing people with really high fever, severe body aches, nasal congestion, cough. >> reporter: doctors say the major strain circulating is making its victims especially sick. in some cases, it's proven deadly. high school senior max shalwart died the day after christmas. >> it started as flu, turned into pneumonia, and he had a staph infection on top of that. the three things took over quickly. >> reporter: he was one of 18 deaths in children and teenager this year. doctors say the best defense remains the flu vaccine. it's not perfect, but it's the best we've got. and there's time and vaccine left. they urge people who are sick to stay away from work to avoid infecting others. the flu virus is often transmitted with coughs and sneezes, but it can live on all the surfaces we touch. think how many there are for up to eight hours. that's why frequent hand washing is so important. increasingly, hospitals are taking a big step, requiring
. >> reporter: packed clinics across the country and the cdc's numbers confirm that what was already a bad flu season is quickly getting worse. >> we're seeing people with really high fever, severe body aches, nasal congestion, cough. >> reporter: doctors say the major strain circulating is making its victims especially sick. in some cases, it's proven deadly. high school senior max shalwart died the day after christmas. >> it started as flu, turned into pneumonia, and...
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the cdc estimates this year's vaccine is 62% effective. >> it's a good vaccine. but not perfect. >> reporter: it can make symptoms milder if you do become infected. so sports say anyone six months and older should get the vaccine now. if you are older or have a weak immune system it's less effective but still offers some protection. because the vaccine is not perfect, everyone needs to be extra vigilant in preventing the spread of the virus. wash your hands frequently. if you are sick, stay home. dr. kim mulvihill, cbs 5 healthwatch. >>> one of san francisco's famous brown twins has died. vivian brown died in her sleep wednesday after a battle with alzheimer's. she and her sister marian, you have seen them around, became local celebrities after moving to san francisco from michigan four decades ago. known for their meticulously matching outfits and brightly colored hats, they were beloved by tourists and locals alike, people would literally stop them on the street and take their pictures. they also appeared in more than 2 dozen tv commercials. vivian brown was 85
the cdc estimates this year's vaccine is 62% effective. >> it's a good vaccine. but not perfect. >> reporter: it can make symptoms milder if you do become infected. so sports say anyone six months and older should get the vaccine now. if you are older or have a weak immune system it's less effective but still offers some protection. because the vaccine is not perfect, everyone needs to be extra vigilant in preventing the spread of the virus. wash your hands frequently. if you are...
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flu outbreak has spread to 47 states reaching epidemic levels according to the cdc. we could be at a turning point. some states that saw the earliest outbreaks are reporting that the number of states going down with some people rushing out to get the vac senile. now the concern is not being able to get one. >> you may have to call around to a place or two to get it a lot of the doctors that ordered vaccines or a lot of the clinics that ordered vaccines did so and gave a lot of it out in the fall. >> the cdc says the vaccine is 62% effective. delay dark night shooter leads to outburst in court. gave the shooter until march to enter a pleavment that causes this man the man you are about to see the father of one of the victims to scream at james holmes he said, quote: rot in hell. that man was escorted out of the courtroom. holmes is accused of opening fire in an aurora, colorado movie theater last fall killing 12 people and injuring 70 others. it looks like hostess has found a new home for wonder bread and other breads and baked goods. mike thrilled. the bankrupt compa
flu outbreak has spread to 47 states reaching epidemic levels according to the cdc. we could be at a turning point. some states that saw the earliest outbreaks are reporting that the number of states going down with some people rushing out to get the vac senile. now the concern is not being able to get one. >> you may have to call around to a place or two to get it a lot of the doctors that ordered vaccines or a lot of the clinics that ordered vaccines did so and gave a lot of it out in...
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cdc has a map of confirmed cases california got has a minimal activity. justin waldman, kron 4. >> reporter: this is the man that had doused his girlfriend with gasoline and let her on fire. his bail is $10 million prosecutors say that oliver has a history of domestic violence. within several prior convictions this latest incident was about leaving close at a laundromat. terisa estacio, kron 4. >> reporter: investigators said this vallejo say that it was a and 911 call from a convicted murderer that led to this and 90 year-old mother's body. >> after we searched the home the evidence was found. >> reporter: there is conviction in 1966 for the rape and murder of two juvenile girls and contra costa county. he had paroled 20 years later. >> reporter: haazig madyun kron 4. >> reporter: >> in the volatile, this fiery crash was the driver of the big rig in vallejo- this westbound 37 collision the driver fell 50 ft.. the big corporate it burst into flames and to citizens and an off-to the paramedics were able to get one of the driver out but he was able he died
cdc has a map of confirmed cases california got has a minimal activity. justin waldman, kron 4. >> reporter: this is the man that had doused his girlfriend with gasoline and let her on fire. his bail is $10 million prosecutors say that oliver has a history of domestic violence. within several prior convictions this latest incident was about leaving close at a laundromat. terisa estacio, kron 4. >> reporter: investigators said this vallejo say that it was a and 911 call from a...
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lori: epidemic level, that is how the cdc is describing the flu. you do not need to hear it from him. look at your child's class. 7.3% of death last week was caused by the flu and pneumonia. nine out of ten regions currently have elevated flu activity ahead of the peak time which is usually late january and february. it is serious this time of year. it is no joke. melissa: guns and games are now the center of the vice president talks in washington. lori: let's take a look at metal as we head to break. all three medals down. stay with us. fox business continues. ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] how do you turn an entrepreneur's dream... ♪ into a scooter that talks to the cloud? ♪ or turn 30-million artifacts... ♪ into a high-tech masterpiece? ♪ whatever your business challenge, dell has the technology and services to help you solve it. for. melissa: president obama has been meeting with afghan president today at the white house. the two are scheduled to hold a news conference soon. richard@is that the white house with the latest. >> the two have r
lori: epidemic level, that is how the cdc is describing the flu. you do not need to hear it from him. look at your child's class. 7.3% of death last week was caused by the flu and pneumonia. nine out of ten regions currently have elevated flu activity ahead of the peak time which is usually late january and february. it is serious this time of year. it is no joke. melissa: guns and games are now the center of the vice president talks in washington. lori: let's take a look at metal as we head to...